In the Index of Eight Core Industriesâ, which one of the following is given the highest weight?
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS â 2015
Among the given options in the âIndex of Eight Core Industriesâ, Electricity generation is given the highest weight.
The Index of Eight Core Industries includes Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Refinery Products, Fertilizers, Steel, Cement, and Electricity. Based on the 2011-12 series base used for calculation, Electricity generation has the highest weight among these eight industries, followed by Refinery Products and Steel.